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The Lost Vikings

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Also known as
The Lost Vikings: Viking no Daimeiwaku הויקינגים バイキングの大迷惑

This puzzle platformer features three heroes with unique abilities. Swap between them to solve challenging environmental puzzles.

The Lost Vikings was originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 in North America and 1993 in Europe. The earliest worldwide commercial release on the SNES is 1992, but the legacy year of 1993 likely refers to the European release. The original game first launched on the SNES in 1992, making the original release year 1992.

About The Lost Vikings

The Lost Vikings is a side scrolling platform game built around cooperative puzzle solving. Its core mechanic involves managing three distinct characters simultaneously, each possessing specialized abilities that must be combined to progress.

These characters are Vikings named Eric, Olaf, and Baleog, who have been abducted by an alien ruler named Tomator. Their objective is to escape his collection by navigating through levels populated by various hostile creatures and environmental hazards.

Gameplay requires switching control between the Vikings to utilize their unique skills. Eric can jump and break certain walls, Olaf employs a versatile shield for defense and platforming, and Baleog attacks with a sword and arrows. Success depends on strategic teamwork, as the puzzles grow more challenging.

Each Viking has a health limit and a small inventory for items. If any character loses all health or encounters an instant death trap, the current level must be restarted, emphasizing careful planning and coordination.

The Lost Vikings Screenshots

12 images
Title screen
When starting a new game, all Vikings introduce themselves and explain their abilities.
Demonstrating the basic method of killing enemies
On Tomator's ship
While Olaf shields off the laser, Baelog climbs the ladder.
Eric the Swift can also destroy certain walls.
A gate into ...
... the next world.
Game over
Olaf is using his shield to slow down his fall.
A secret passage
On a bridge, fighting a slug